via Reed · 8 October 2026 ·2 days ago

Qualified Social Worker, Children in Our Care Team, Blackburn Council

Vitalis
Blackburn Contract GBP 76,050 – 76,050
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Qualified Social Worker, Children in Our Care Team, Blackburn Council
Pay rate £39 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Children in Our Care Team in Blackburn Council.
Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services who were graded ‘good’ in its full ILACS Ofsted inspection, require a full-time agency social worker in its Children in Our Care team.
The candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience and will have preferably worked within a child in care team.
The candidate must have a SWE registration and be a car driver, with previous experience of the use of Liquid Logic Childrens system an advantage.
You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
There will be both office-based working and home working arrangements as per the service requirements so you will be required to work flexibly and with a requirement to be office based 3 days per week as a minimum

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

  • Looked After Children (LAC)

  • Children’s Social Work

  • Adult Social Work

  • Service Manager

  • Head of Service

  • Team Manager

  • Assistant Team Manager

  • A wide range of housing roles

  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
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